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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Artrta (ranked 5288 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 6014 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Harris has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 cm
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165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
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162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikel Artrta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Artrta lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Harris slips under a jab from Artrta. Artrta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Marcus Harris has been cut. Artrta with a jab. A big left from Artrta misses. Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Artrta pushes his down on his head and steps out. Artrta scores with a nice head shot. Artrta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris. Artrta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively. Harris feints the counter takedown. Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Artrta finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Artrta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control. Artrta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Artrta has escaped the position, nice work there. Artrta tries to get back to half guard but can't. Harris moves into full mount! Artrta is working to get back to half guard.
Artrta tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris working Artrta over with strikes here. Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Artrta is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Artrta reaches up to try and control the position but Harris seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Artrta rolls and tries to escape and now Harris has his back!
Artrta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Harris.
Harris slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Harris has managed to slip his arm under Artrta's chin. This could be all over... yep, Artrta is tapping out! Submission win for Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Harris! Marcus Harris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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